Austin Parks and Recreation | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov

Austin Parks and Recreation | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov
Skip to main content
Austin Parks and Recreation
Browse this department:
-Select-
Home
Services
Programs
Projects
Locations
About
Contact
Welcome to Austin Parks and Recreation
Austin Parks and Recreation protects and maintains parkland, preserves trails, and offers a variety of sports, recreation, educational enrichment, arts programs, cultural opportunities, nature, and aquatic activities.
Quick Links
Reservations and registrations
Parks interactive map
Pools and splash pads
Park directory
Volunteer
Contact us
Reserve park passes/rent
Reserve park passes
for visits Friday through Sunday and on holidays at
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
.
Reserve a facility
Get a permit
Parks
Park Directory
Trails
Nature Preserves
Dog Off-Leash Area Map
(PDF)
Parks Interactive Map
/
Geospatial Hub
Picnic Maps
/
Playgrounds
Park Rules
and
Waterway Restriction Guide
(PDF)
Pools
Pools and Splash Pads
Swimming Lessons
Facilities
Community Recreation Centers
Austin Nature and Science Center
Zilker Botanical Garden
Senior Facilities
Cemeteries
Programs
Summer Camps
,
Account Creation, Online Registration and FAQ
Totally Cool Totally Art
Senior Programs and Services
Teens in Leadership Training T.I.L.T
Summer Playgrounds
Sports
Adult Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, Indoor Volleyball
Golf
Tennis
Disc Golf
Pickleball
Pools and Swimming
Soccer
Youth Sports at Community Recreation
Dog Parks
The leash ordinance requires dogs to be on a leash unless you are in one of
Austin's designated off leash areas
. Keeping your dog on leash helps keep them out of contact with wildlife. It also keeps your dog from jumping on people and allows them a chance to be properly introduced. You can restrain a leashed dog from sniffing the droppings of other animals making it less likely that your dog will be exposed to parvo or distemper.
Learn More
Closures
Austin Parks and Recreation provides up-to-date information on temporary and planned closures across Austin’s parks, trails, pools, and recreation centers. Visitors can check this page to see which facilities are affected by maintenance, improvements, or weather-related events. It’s a reliable resource for planning visits and staying informed about service disruptions.
Learn More
Support Austin Parks
Supporting Austin Parks and Recreation offers a meaningful way to enhance the natural beauty of Austin and provide programs for our most vulnerable residents, including families, children, and seniors.
By contributing your time, or a financial donation to Austin Parks and Recreation, you champion not only the preservation of our parks and green spaces but also the vital programs that provide recreational opportunities and essential services to those in need. Your support reflects a commitment to nurturing the natural environment and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone can thrive.
Learn More
Upcoming Events
View All Events
April 28, 2026
Lifeguard Hiring Events: April 28, 2026
4:00 PM
-
8:00 PM
Aquatic Office
2818 San Gabriel St.
Austin
,
TX
78705
United States
May 16, 2026
Story Time at Georgian Acres - May
10:30 AM
-
11:00 AM
Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park
500 E Powell Ln.
Austin
,
TX
78753
United States
May 16, 2026
Camacho Activity Center 25th Anniversary Celebration
1:00 PM
-
4:00 PM
Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center
35 Robert T Martinez Jr St.
Austin
,
TX
78702
United States
Recent News
View All News
Use the previous and next arrow buttons to navigate between slides.
1 day ago
Big Stacy Pool Annual Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Closure May 9 through May 17
Big Stacy Pool, 700 E Live Oak St., will close Saturday, May 9, 2026, through Sunday, May 17, 2026, for annual spring cleaning and maintenance.
Read more
2 days ago
Celebrate Arbor Day: Mapping A City's Memory of Trees with the Austin Tree of the Year Awards
In honor of National Arbor Day (the last Friday in April), Austin Parks and Recreation and TreeFolks invite the community to highlight their favorite city trees by nominating them for the Austin Tree of the Year Awards.
Read more
2 days ago
Effective Immediately: Termination of Burning Restriction for Austin Parks and Recreation
Austin Parks and Recreation is issuing a Termination of the Parks Burning Restriction for all City of Austin parkland, effective immediately.
Read more
3 days ago
Park Ridge Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join Austin Parks and Recreation at 211 Ralph Ablanedo Dr. for the Park Ridge Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Read more
3 days ago
All Austin Parks and Recreation Facilities Will Be Closed on Monday, May 11 for an All-Staff Training
All Austin Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 11, 2026, for an all-staff training. Facilities closing include pools, golf courses, activity/recreation/senior centers, cemetery and administrative offices.
Read more
View All Blog Posts
Recent Blog Posts
Use the previous and next arrow buttons to navigate between slides.
1 week ago
Celebrating a Year of Impact: Community PARKnerships 2025
Celebrating a Year of Impact, our Community PARKnerships in fiscal year 2025.
Read More
3 weeks ago
Zilker Botanical Garden Greene Room
Last spring, we completed some much‑needed renovations to the Zilker Botanical Garden Greene Room.
Read More
3 weeks ago
Swim Lessons and Swim Teams
One of the best ways to stay safe in the water is to be a strong swimmer and to always swim in a lifeguarded pool.
Read More
4 weeks ago
Lifeguard Hiring Events
Austin Parks and Recreation’s Aquatic Division is hosting three lifeguard hiring events.
Read More
1 month ago
Land Management and Wildfire Mitigation in 2025
The Land Management Program conducted 520 acres of wildfire mitigation and ecological restoration treatments in 22 parks in fiscal year 2025.
Read More